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Arriving at Baker’s Cay Resort feels like staying on a Caribbean island, surrounded by 13 acres of lush Florida plant life. The resort was refurbished after a 2017 hurricane and joined Hilton’s Curio Collection of unique properties. The Key Largo hotel is set on the land that was once a 1800s pineapple farm and puts […]

Charlotte, North Carolina has so much to see that it’s easy to spend your trip within the city limits. But drive less than an hour outside of town and you’ll have a completely different experience. There are so many places to see in less than two hours, but we’ve included a few of our favorites. It’s […]

Colonial Williamsburg is a longtime American attraction, welcoming thousands of visitors around the world. The living history village is known for its colonial-era interpreters but also contains multiple restaurants and hotels. Williamsburg Lodge is one of them, set in red brick buildings a few blocks away from the park and downtown Williamsburg. The rooms and […]

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After a year of work, my first book, This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States, is now available! Based on the success of this website, the guidebook, published by Globe Pequot Press, has over 300 full color glossy pages covering ten states and their offbeat attractions, unique accommodations, and old […]

Set on the Mississippi River, the town of Vicksburg was the site of one of the Civil War’s most important battles. The Confederates had previously held control over the important body of water all the way into the Gulf of Mexico. It brought in soldiers, weapons, and much-needed resources. Even President Abraham Lincoln saw the […]

“Cassadaga, oh yeah. That’s where you’re going to find the center of energy.” -Clairaudients (Kill or Be Killed), Bright Eyes The only indicator directing travelers to Cassadaga is a small sign near the exit on the highway. Those heading to the theme parks of Orlando could easily miss it, never knowing about the historic community […]

For music fans, the Grand Ole Opry is an unmatched experience to see the stage that launched countless careers. The humble radio show that started as a form of entertainment long before the days of television. It continues its legacy for the next generation. Other radio shows like it have existed over the years, like the […]

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Arriving at Baker’s Cay Resort feels like staying on a Caribbean island, surrounded by 13 acres of lush Florida plant life. The resort was refurbished after a 2017 hurricane and joined Hilton’s Curio Collection of unique properties. The Key Largo hotel is set on the land that was once a 1800s pineapple farm and puts […]

Colonial Williamsburg is a longtime American attraction, welcoming thousands of visitors around the world. The living history village is known for its colonial-era interpreters but also contains multiple restaurants and hotels. Williamsburg Lodge is one of them, set in red brick buildings a few blocks away from the park and downtown Williamsburg. The rooms and […]

After writing guides for countless publications about Chattanooga, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on […]

The buildings that are now the Martha Washington Inn & Spa were built in 1832 as a retirement home for General Robert Preston, a figure from the War of 1812. But it was General Francis Preston and his family that spent many years there. But in 1858, the house was purchased to become Martha Washington […]

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The Southern United States is an area as diverse as some countries and this website aims to encourage travel to this part of the world and make people see more than just stereotypes. You can visit the beaches of South Carolina, the cities in Georgia and Tennessee and the marshlands of Louisiana.

This website is a travel guide for all things South, featuring accommodation reviews, restaurant recommendations, and activities for all ages and budgets. There is no other travel website as devoted to the region as This Is My South.

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